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Grand St Settlement Inc.

Chief Talent Officer

Grand St Settlement Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261


TITLE:

Chief Talent OfficerLOCATION:

New York, NY (Lower East Side)

DEPARTMENT:

Administration/Human Resources

REPORTS TO:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

SALARY RANGE:

$175,000 to $200,000 annually depending on experience, plus excellent benefits

DATE POSTED:

July 2024

O

UR CULTURE:

At Grand St. we believe leaders are made, not born. We operate on auto trust, expecting staff will do their jobs well and continue to grow professionally. We assume the best intentions and give grace whenever needed. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral parts of our culture and personified by our leadership. Grand St. is a community and we strive to make everyone – colleagues and constituents – feel supported and seen.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Talent Officer (CTO) provides executive-level leadership and guidance to the organization’s HR strategies and operations for 600+ Union and Management staff. The CTO is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals. You will work closely with the Executive Team performing all facets of HR-related duties partnering with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Program Officer of Youth & Community Development, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO), as well as senior management staff. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional and strategic areas: benefits administration, employee relations, labor relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Masters preferred

Minimum of 10 years of Human Resource Management experience required

HR Certification preferred

Strategic, Talent Management and/or Business Development experience preferred

Knowledge of proven and emerging techniques in all aspects of personnel management

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Excellent supervisory, leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

Experience with development and implementation of human resource information and payroll systems

Experience with labor relations in a unionized environment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises Management-level HR and Payroll staff

Oversees the daily workflow of the HR department and the administration of human resource programs including compensation, benefits and leaves, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance & talent management, evaluations, recognition, morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partners with the Executive Team to develop, implement and communicate human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations

Maintains the Employee Handbook

Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization's long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management

Identifies key performance indicators (KPI’s) for the organization's human resource and talent management functions and assesses the organization's success and market competitiveness based on those metrics

Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs

Oversees benefits administration including claims resolution, change reporting, approval of invoice payment, and communicating benefit information to employees

Ensures compliance with employment benefits, insurance, safety, 401K, EEOC and other labor laws, regulations, and requirements

Administers and manages the 401K Plan

Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, compensation and talent management

Drafts and implements the organization's staffing budget for the department.

Participates in professional development and networking conferences and events.

Oversees department’s recruitment efforts including the posting of positions, recruitment advertising and other outreach partnerships

Handles labor relations matters and coordination of the grievance process

Monitors unemployment claims and assists with appeals on workers’ compensation claims and coordinates between the employee and insurance carrier

Responsible for Workers Compensation and 401k Audits

Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Your Skills & Knowledge

Build a strong organizational culture that aligns with Grand Street Settlement mission and implements all of those values on every level of the organization

You take ownership of your work, think strategically, and take thoughtful action with very little direction

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite or related software

People-centric and contributes to Grand St. Settlement’s legacy

BENEFITS:

Full medical insurance coverage

9% employer contribution to our 401k plan after 1 year

24 vacation days annually, 4 discretionary days, 12 sick days annually

Guaranteed life Insurance and long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Travel/ commute reimbursement

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills & experience meet the job description to ctosearch@grandsettlement.org. Please include three professional references that we can contact; at least one should be a former supervisor.

If selected for this position, must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance (fees may apply); ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.

Employment Opportunity Employer ( EOE)

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